Information Regarding Associates
| in million € | 31 Dec. 2017 | 31 Dec. 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Group's share of results from continuing operations | 29.2 | 42.6 |
| Group's share of comprehensive income | 29.2 | 42.6 |
| Carrying amount of shares in associates | 102.4 | 101.9 |
The associates are primarily 1,151 REWE partner companies (previous year: 1,096).
The decline in the Group's share of the comprehensive income of 13.2 million euros was due primarily to the recognition in the previous year of a reversal of a write-down in respect of the carrying amount of an equity interest in the amount of 12.8 million euros.